Digital BW, The Print

Banding should not be an issue if you are using either resolution "1440
super" or "2880" dpi and high speed "better".  I do have, however, problems
with just "1440" but then simply don't use it.  I use ordered dither and
have the paper lever set where it should be depending on whether the paper
is front or rear loaded.

The so-called "100% K" issue remains though and the problem here is in the
Gimp code - I understand IJC/OPM has the same problem.  This isn't banding
though but rather a breakdown of the dither at evenly spaced intervals
leaving evenly spaced faint lines perpendicular to the passage of the print
head.  A small dose of noise can alleviate the issue.


> From: Clayton Jones <cj@...>
> 
> Diane,
> 
>> I've seen a hint of this and am looking forward to trying it.  I
>> had planned on trying your BO on my 1280 for the last 2 years but
>> procrastinated long enough to find QTR LOL.
> 
> Well, you are culturally deprived if you haven't tried it <G>.
> 
> Re 2K printing, I forgot to add that QTR is awfully finicky about
> banding.  Using 2K on my 2200 I have to set the paper thickness lever
> on the Envelope position or there is very bad banding.  So getting it
> right seems to be part art, part craft, and part magic <g>.
> 
> 
> Regards,
> Clayton
>